Alabama

Faith of our forefathers

Our forefathers would be pleased that we are a land of faith. They wanted a place where freedom of religion was for all. They have succeeded in every respect. Secular humanist live in peace with Christians, Muslims, and every other faith imaginable.

I wish those who wish to stir up trouble on this issue would heed Thomas Jefferson's wisdom. He said it did not inhibit his freedom if his neighbor believed in no, one, or a hundred gods. Only when we are so narcissistic to insist that everyone believes like us do we enter into a dark place.

George Washington added a plea to his god in the oath. It is well that he did. It showed the limits of his ability and the beginning of his faith in a higher power.

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